Finding the Third Proportional to 957,927 and 1,596,481.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 957,927 and 1,596,481.50 is: 2,660,696.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,927 : 1,596,481.50 = 1,596,481.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,927/1,596,481.50 = 1,596,481.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,927x = 1,596,481.50 × 1,596,481.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,927x = 2,548,753,179,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,548,753,179,842.25/957,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,660,696.67
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